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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Future Markets Trader Programme"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Future Markets Trader Programme

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-685c4709-4fcd-442d-8949-d6d218ab1f62

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Future Markets Trader Programme," aimed at aspiring market traders. This opportunity seeks business and management consultancy services, classified under CPV code 79400000. The tender is set in the East of England, United Kingdom, and is at the 'tender' stage. Essential dates include the tender period closing on 4th June 2025, with the contract running from 23rd June 2025 until 22nd June 2026. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for consultants specialising in business development, especially those focused on market trading and start-up incubation. Businesses with expertise in developing business plans and market entry strategies will find this tender an excellent fit. Given the open procedure, firms that are agile and innovative, particularly smaller enterprises, have a competitive edge in accessing new markets and contributing to local economic growth in the region.

## Notice

We are seeking suitably qualified consultants to support our Future Markets Trader Programme designed to support a minimum of 10 aspiring traders with a view to assisting them to start up a markets business by supporting the development of a business plan and accelerating their ambitions to trade at local markets. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b207d63b-e52c-f011-8136-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e2eb96-4792-434d-904c-8c5c2fc19196 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 19:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e2eb96-4792-434d-904c-8c5c2fc19196

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e2eb96-4792-434d-904c-8c5c2fc19196
  9th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b207d63b-e52c-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

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